''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' is a species of
sweet pea
The sweet pea, ''Lathyrus odoratus'', is a flowering plant in the genus ''Lathyrus'' in the family (biology), family Fabaceae (legumes), native plant, native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands.
It is an annual plant, annual climbi ...
known by the common names Nevada sweet pea or peavine. It is found in western North America from California to Texas to British Columbia. It is a tender vining perennial which bears lavender, fuchsia, or white pea flowers, and pods containing inedible peas.
There is much variation among individuals of this species, and there are several distinct varieties:
*''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' var. ''aridus'' -
*''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' var. ''arizonicus''
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''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' var. ''bijugatus''
*''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' var. ''lanszwertii''
*''Lathyrus lanszwertii'' var. ''pallescens''
References
External links
Calflora Database: (Nevada pea)USDA Plants ProfileJepson Manual Treatment
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lanszwertii
Flora of the Western United States
Flora of California
Flora of the Sierra Nevada (United States)
Plants described in 1863
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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